Blog Post Archive

Writer and editor Melanie Warner Spencer's apartment in Uptown New Orleans is filled with charm, but no guest bedroom. So she's come up with a way to transform her dining area into an inviting space a guest would actually want to stay in — and has tips and ideas you could steal for your own home.
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Generally speaking, the rooms in our homes have to be multifunctional, but it's not always easy to design with all those functions in mind. Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to make the most of what you've got, making a checklist is one of the first things that you should do to make sure your room satisfies all your needs.
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Kit Kemp has designed gorgeous hotel interiors in London and abroad, but this is the hotelier's first home collection. Full of vibrant color and pattern, Folkthread includes upholstered pieces, rugs, tables, and wallpaper. The collection is available at Anthropologie.
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Q: I am looking for a dark grey sectional, generally mid-century modern look, tufted, wooden legs, like the Beverly from Apt2B but I am having a hard time finding one that is both comfortable enough for marathon TV watching/napping and also seems sturdy and well-made to last hopefully at least a decade or two.
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The New York Times is cutting its Home section. Executive editor Dean Baquet announced in a company-wide email this afternoon that next Thursday's edition will be the last one. Shelter-focused pieces will fold into the Sunday Magazine and Style sections.
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Name: Eleni (7 months)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
I didn't know the baby's sex so the room is gender neutral. I chose to go with bright colors but didn't want to overdo it so the crib and dresser are gray. I wanted to decorate with art I have collected through the years.
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Name: Sarah
Location: Lakeview - Chicago, IL
After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.F.A. in Art & Design, I risked a move to the bustling city of Chicago to begin my pursuit towards a career in fashion. I only planned on staying a few short years, but, five years on, I’m still a happy resident of the ever chic and fashion-forward Windy City.
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Vivian & Leonard's Converted Loft in Oakland
Are you struggling with how to fit your furniture in the living room, and can't for the life of you come up with a good layout? You might need to "float" your furniture — or pull everything...Show More Summary

Melissa's Modern & Organized San Francisco Home
Everyone has certain problem places in their homes where it's just easier to look the other way. C'mon, you know we're not gonna let you get away with that! Are any of these the areas where you could use a little tough love? We'll help you ID the problem and fix it the right way.
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Artist and activist Ai Weiwei is joining a group of star-studded directors for the latest sequel to New York, I Love You and Paris, Je t'aime. Ai is remotely directing his 6-year-old son in a short for Berlin, I Love You based on the boy's real-life separation from his father.
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Name: Liz Klafeta, Founder HOMETEL INT'L
Location: Lakeview; Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1100 square feet
Years lived in: 1
When Liz moved to New York two years ago, she started renting out her revamped home in Humboldt Park on Airbnb. She couldn’t bring herself to sell since she had gut rehabbed every inch of the space. Show More Summary

One of our favorite exhibits at Ambiente was the Talents exhibit, which featured over 30 up-and-coming or just-graduated designers (from 15 countries) showing off their ideas, projects and prototypes. Some were beautiful and some pushed the envelope of design. Show More Summary

Songs of Home - The Sparrows Lullaby Band
• $9.99
• Apple Store
Inspired by my good friends Rebecca and Maggie's new album, above, I've put together my top picks for the weekend of great albums to listen to at home when it's an easy listening, weekend type of thing. Show More Summary

Via The Design Files
If you don't know what I'm talking about then you didn't goof off online enough yesterday. Yes, I'm referring to the dress that broke the internet. I'm not here to judge your vision so I found some rooms to inspire you, whichever color camp you fall into.
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Scott's DIY Kitchen Renovation on a Budget on The Kitchn
The space above a refrigerator is often overlooked and underused. It's not particularly accessible for oft-used items, but it's a shame to have the space go to waste, especially in a small kitchen. Show More Summary

Faith & Mike's Master Bathroom
Everybody who is human has an embarrassing bathroom incident. Take pity on your guests, and make sure that theirs doesn't happen on your watch, in your home.
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Classical music has a reputation of being stuffy and inaccessible. Since 2013, Groupmuse has been connecting professional musicians and young culture seekers for chamber music concerts held in apartments around Brooklyn. Plus, they're free and BYOB.
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